Dental Faculty & Staff
All faculty and staff at an ADEA Member Institution can access their free ADEA membership.
Activate your FREE membership now and gain access to numerous professional development resources and networking opportunities for dental educators, staff and administrators.
Don’t miss this opportunity to access the benefits of membership, including:
- ADEA Connect, the Dental Education Community Network
- A free subscription to the online version of ADEA’s renowned Journal of Dental Education
- Learning and professional development resources
- Award opportunities and much more.
ADEA is pleased to introduce the revised ADEA Domains of Competence for the New General Dentist.
In December 2023, the ADEA Council of Faculties formed the Domains of Competence (DOC) Workgroup that was composed of Council members. This Workgroup revised the ADEA Competencies for the New General Dentist, first approved in 2008. This updated document serves as a key resource, clearly defining the competencies essential for entry-level general dentists.
The role of the general dentist extends beyond conventional oral health care, encompassing comprehensive, person-centered, evidence-based practice aimed at improving overall societal health. The updated framework organizes this work into three interconnected roles: Collaborative Practitioner, Leader and Advocate for Community and Population Health. Together, these domains describe the knowledge, experience, professionalism, ethical values and technical skills essential for independent practice.
This document is intended as a flexible resource for ADEA, its members and affiliated institutions, offering guidance that programs may adapt to meet their unique educational goals and curricular needs.
Questions
Please email ADEA membership at membership@adea.org or call (202) 289-7201.